Try To Remember

by Harvey Schmidt
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Lyrics

(G)Try to re mem ber the (Am7)kind of Sep (D7)tem ber when (G)life was slow and (C)oh, so (D7)mel low.

(G)Try to re mem ber the (Am7)kind of Sep (D7)tem ber when (G)grass was green and (C)grain was (D7)yel low.

(Bm7)Try to re (Em)mem ber the (Am7)kind of Sep (D7)tem ber when (Gmaj7)you were a (Cmaj7)ten der and (F)cal low (D7)fel low.

(G)Try to re mem ber and (Am7)if you re (D7)mem ber, then (G)fol low.

Fol low, fol low, (C)fol low, fol low, fol low, (D7)fol low, fol low, fol low.

(G)Try to re mem ber when (Am7)life was so (D7)ten der that (G)no one wept ex (C)cept the (D7)wil low.

(G)Try to re mem ber when (Am7)life was so (D7)ten der that (G)dreams were kept be (C)side your (D7)pil low.

(Bm7)Try to re (Em)mem ber when (Am7)life was so (D7)ten der that (Gmaj7)love was an (Cmaj7)em ber a (F)bout to (D7)bil low.

(G)Try to re mem ber and (Am7)if you re (D7)mem ber, then (G)fol low.

Fol low, fol low, (C)fol low, fol low, fol low, (D7)fol low, fol low, fol low.

(G)Deep in De cem ber, it’s (Am7)nice to re (D7)mem ber, al (G)though you know the (C)snow will (D7)fol low.

(G)Deep in De cem ber, it’s (Am7)nice to re (D7)mem ber with (G)out a hurt the (C)heart is (D7)hol low.

(Bm7)Deep in De (Em)cem ber, it’s (Am7)nice to re (D7)mem ber the (Gmaj7)fire of Sep (Cmaj7)tem ber that (F)made us (D7)mel low.

(G)Deep in De cem ber our (Am7)hearts should re (D7)mem ber and (G)fol low.

Fol low, fol low, (C)fol low, fol low, fol low, (D7)fol low, fol low, fol low, (G)fol low.

Try To Remember β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Try To Remember" by Harvey Schmidt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 105 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œTry To Remember”

What key is "Try To Remember" by Harvey Schmidt played in?
Try To Remember is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Try To Remember"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Try To Remember" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Try To Remember"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Try To Remember"?
"Try To Remember" was originally performed by Harvey Schmidt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Try To Remember" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Try To Remember" by Harvey Schmidt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Try To Remember" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Try To Remember" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.